Account Manager, Digital Marketing, Pharma

Account Manager, Digital Marketing, Pharma

Our small, agile, entrepreneurial group is looking for an Account Manager to join the team and help us with our growing list of clients in healthcare. To be successful, you’ll need to bond with clients and carry cross‑channel marketing programs to fruition. The drive to deliver excellent work and client service, centered on great relationships, is at the core of Ascender's business.

HYBRID position in Edison, NJ. Please only apply if you can work in the Edison, NJ office 3 days/week.

Salary - $65,000-$85,000/year

• Identify and meet client needs while aligning to internal processes to ensure the successful initiation, management, and execution of all initiatives for multiple pharmaceutical clients.
• Develop an understanding of each client’s business objectives, target audience, and regulatory requirements to effectively shape digital marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day client point of contact, communicating with the client on a regular basis to monitor satisfaction and effectively communicate progress to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Participate in strategy development discussions; identify obstacles and challenges, and provide ideas for discussion and implementation.
• Develop creative briefs, including identifying issues/needs, describing project objectives, describing proposed services and assumptions; develop timelines and budgets.
• Oversee all Medical/Legal/Regulatory submissions.

• 1‑2 years of experience with a pharmaceutical advertising agency or medical communications firm with direct client/brand account management.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred (marketing, communications, psychology, sociology).
• Experience with Veeva Promo Mats.

• Strong analytical skills, commitment to a client, and proven ability to manage.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
• Fundamental understanding of web development and social platforms.
• Smart, friendly, energetic personality.
• Desire to produce high‑quality work.
• Strong aesthetic eye for good design and usability.

• 10+ paid holidays
• 10 days paid vacation time
• 7 personal/sick days
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance and Disability coverage
• Annual stipend for professional development
• 401(k) plan
• Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in Edison, NJ)

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Marketing Services